Mary Avila-Shears has spent over 15 years telling the stories that shape Texas communities. From anchoring morning news for a CBS affiliate to interviewing lawmakers and reporting on Presidential visits to South Texas, Mary brings extensive newsroom experience to Courier Texas. Her background also includes hosting lifestyle television on Daytime @ 9 in San Antonio and the RGV, as well as entertainment reporting on the red carpet for national outlets.
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Latest from Mary Avila-Shears
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The Lindsay Clancy trial sparked a national postpartum dialogue. Texas moms say it can’t stop there
At the intersection of the Clancy trial and the 25th anniversary of the Andrea Yates murders, Texas mothers still fight for maternal mental health support.
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7 ways to get in the fall spirit in the Rio Grande Valley, no sweater required
South Texans probably won’t be pulling out sweaters anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean we have to skip the season altogether.
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From Tejano star to ‘Padrino Pulido’: Bobby Pulido reflects on a year of running for Congress
The Grammy Award-winning singer has taken a more personal approach to campaigning, one that rests on tradition and culture.
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Why national retailers are now betting big on the Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley is in the beginnings of a retail boom. Here’s why brands have decided to finally invest in the region.
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Looking for a Texas getaway? Here are 5 hidden gems in the Rio Grande Valley
From salt lakes with centuries of history to French-designed architecture and native palm forests, the best local adventures might just be hiding right down the road.
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Long live the RGV: Seven South Texas cities are poised to be the next Blue Zones
Can The Valley go from diabetes and obesity to living till 100? Wellness experts think so.
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Nearly half of Texas’ cyclospora cases are in South Texas. Here’s what we know
Nearly half of the lab-confirmed Cyclospora cases reported statewide from early May through late July were reported in South Texas.
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RGV, Mission lands $50M green manufacturing plant
Mission just welcomed the groundbreaking of a $50 million advanced aluminum manufacturing plant that will create 70 permanent high-paying tech jobs, up to 300 construction gigs, and an estimated $120 million economic ripple effect.
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Why defense tech giant picked Brownsville: Inside the $3.2B deal bringing 10,000 jobs to South Texas
This high-tech shipyard is slated to bring 10,000 jobs and $750 million in annual payroll to the area.
